Archived Trucks News on June 2012

Stuttgart/Chelny - 29 June 2012 - Daimler Trucks and the Russian truck manufacturer Kamaz have intensified their strategic partnership, which was established in 2008. today signed a licensing agreement that will result in greater collaboration on the production of truck cabs. In the future, Mercedes-Benz will supply Axor cabs to Kamaz, which the Russian company will incorporate it into its new generation of trucks in 2013. [...] DaimlerPortland, Ore. – 29 June 2012 – Freightliner Trucks today announced that Saddle Creek Corp. has added 40 Freightliner Business Class M2 112 compressed natural gas tractors, doubling its fleet of [...] Source: FreightlinerNovgorod - 25 June 2012 - GAZ & Daimler AG and Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer GAZ Group, a part of Russia's Basic Element, have planned to start the production Mercedes Sprinter[...] Source: GAZLa Crosse - 25 Jun. 2012 - There is an old saying that "a rising tide lifts all boats." And for La Crosse, Wis.-based Kwik Trip - a convenience store and fuel chain with more than 400 locations in three states - its work to promote liquefied and compressed natural gas as fuel sources is helping move the nationwide adoption of LNG and CNG as viable fuel sources in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and beyond. [...] Source: KenworthStuttgart/Nizhny Novgorod/St. Petersburg - 22 June 2012 - Daimler AG and Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer GAZ Group, a part of Russia's biggest business group Basic Element, have started implementation of the project to set up Mercedes-Benz Sprinter production at Gorky Automobile Plant in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Daimler AG to invest more than €100 million, GAZ to invest over €90 million. [...] Source: GAZSeattle - 22 Jun. 2012 - When Cliff Bates drives across most any new bridge in Washington state, chances are his company had a hand in its construction. And, when he watches news reports on progress of multi-billion dollar bridge and tunnel projects, such as the Washington State Route 520 floating bridge connecting Bellevue and Seattle, and the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project, which includes an underground tunnel [...] KenworthKirkland - 21 June 2012 - Kenworth Truck Company today announced that the new, aerodynamic Kenworth T680 model has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWaySM . [...] Source: KenworthAllentown - 20 June 2012 - Preventive maintenance on MACK® trucks just got even easier with the launch today of MACK® Complete Care, a preventive maintenance and inspection plan that promotes compliance, safety and accountability (CSA) while keeping customers’ trucks in top running condition. [...] Source: MackSeattle - 20 Jun. 2012 - Celebrating 25 years of working together, Seattle University recently recognized Kenworth and PACCAR for their ongoing support of the Project Center in the university's College of Science and Engineering during a special ceremony. Over those 25 years, 43 real-world engineering projects have been conducted with Seattle University engineering students. [...] Source: KenworthBethlehem - 19 June 2012 - As a result of a partnership with multiple Lehigh Valley organizations, a Titan by Mack now greets visitors to the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks, an arts and cultural center and the former site of Bethlehem Steel. Mack Trucks provided the Titan cab to students in LCTI’s Diesel/Medium & Heavy Truck, Autobody Collision Repair, Welding and Drafting/CAD technology program. [...] Source: Mack TrucksKremenchug - 13 June 2012 - “AutoKrAZ”, in partnership with Indian company SHRI Lakshmi Defence Solutions, Kanpur, has built a new armored KrAZ SLDSL truck based on the KrAZ right-hand drive chassis cab 4х4 powered with the YaMZ-238 rated at 330 hp Indian specialists have placed armor plating around the most important truck units: cab, power plant, fuel tanks, storage batteries, powertrain components[...] Source: KrAZKremenchug - 11 June 2012 - “AutoKrAZ” has built special trucks KrAZ-632217 & KrAZ-632207 6x6 by order of System Use Contract Ltd & shipped them to South-African customer in early June. [...] Source: KrAZGreensboro - 11 June 2012 - Mack Trucks today announced it’s expanding its natural gas-powered offerings and has taken a key step forward in its hybrid vehicle development process. [...] Source: Mack TrucksKremenchug - 08 June 2012 - KrAZ - Poltava Auto-Aggregate Plant’s turnover for 5 months of 2012 amounts to UAH 38 000 000. In May, the output of consumer goods is 47 percent above its January level. Share of export is 87,9 percent, including export of brake components of 88 percent. [...] Source: KrAZOmaha - 08 Jun. 2012 - Kenworth of Omaha were representatives of the Iowa State University (ISU) Cyclones athletic department, along with Iowa State president, Dr. Steven Leath. [...] Source: KenworthChennai - 07 Jun. 2012 - Isuzu Motors will establish a company in Chennai, India in August this year to produce & sell light commercial vehicles (LCVs). This is part of Isuzu's mid-term business plan to develop a new LCV business in India's rapidly growing market [...] Source:ISUZUSparks - 06 Jun. 2012 - Western Nevada Kenworth has recently opened a 20,000 square-foot full-service dealership in Sparks, Nev. The full-service operation is located on 5 acres at 8640 Canyon[...] Source: KenworthKremenchug - 06 June 2012 - AutoKrAZ, jointly with OOO RusKrAZ, official importer of the KrAZ trucks in Russia, has taken part in the 13th edition of International Specialized Exhibition Construction Vehicles and Technologies 2012 (CVT-2012) held from 29th May to 2nd June in Moscow. [...] Source: KrAZKremenchug - 05 June 2012 - “AutoKrAZ”, in May of current year, has fulfilled its contractual obligations and shipped 10 trucks to Poltava Mining and Concentrating Company. [...] Source: KrAZ

July 2012 Logistic News Archives

Dubai - 31 July 2012 - DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist at Deutsche Post DHL, have announced the launch of an additional direct Less than Container Load (LCL) service from Shanghai to Dubai, making it the second direct LCL service to connect China and the UAE. Source: AME InfoDHL becomes the first logistics provider in the Middle East to earn ISO 20000 - United Arab Emirates: 24 July 2012 - DHL, the world's leading logistics company, was presented with the ISO 20000 certification Read articleHong Kong - 16 July 2012 - DHL Supply Chain announced today the opening of its new state-of-the-art MegaHub Hong Kong facility located at Interlink in Tsing Yi. The hub consolidates the company's Hong Kong operations & offers customers greater business flexibility and cost efficiencies in the face of developing business needs. DHLUK's CI Logistics signs deal with Dexion - United Arab Emirates: 05 July 2012 - UK-based CI Logistics has signed an agreement to supply Dubai-based Dexion Integrated Systems... Read full article »

Archived Trucks News on July 2012

Kirkland - 31 July 2012 - Kenworth Truck Company achieved the highest customer satisfaction ranking among truck owners in the Heavy Duty Dealer Service Segment, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study(SM). [...] Source: KenworthBeijing - 30 July 2012 - The first batch order of JAC heavy duty trucks leaves for Mongolia market, which marks a substantial step forward to Mongolia market. The first 30 units’ dump trucks include two models with strong loading capacity, which were selected according to the market preference and using condition of Mongolia. To meet the special requirement of low temperature environment in the winter of Mongolia [...] Source: JACSyracuse - 25 July 25, 2012 - Kenworth of Buffalo has relocated its Syracuse dealership to a larger facility strategically located at Interstate 90 Exit 35 State Routes 11 and 481, [...] Source: KenworthKremenchug - 23 July 2012 - “AutoKrAZ”, jointly with Ares Security Vehicles LLC (Dubai), manufacturer of high quality armored vehicles, has started developing a new lineup of armored vehicles. A new armored right-hand drive vehicle mounted on the KrAZ-5233HE chassis 4x4 is supposed to be provided with the YaMZ-238 engine rated at 330 hp and the 9JS150TA-B transmission [...] Source: KrAZNovi, MI – 23 July 2012 - Hino Trucks new Class 5 195 and 195h COE trucks will be arriving at qualified Hino dealerships across the country this fall. Available with a Diesel (195) or Diesel-Electric Hybrid (195h) powertrain, the 19,500 GVW trucks feature 210 HP and 440 lb-ft of torque from Hino’s [...] Source: HinoBeijing / Stuttgart - 19 July 2012 - With joint truck production now under way, Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co. Ltd. (BFDA) is stepping up the pace even more. The joint venture of Daimler AG and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton will begin building a new engine plant next to its headquarters in Beijing’s Huairou district by the first half of 2013. It will invest more than around €135 million). [...] Source: DaimlerGreensboro - 17 July 2012 - The City of Pomona, recently purchased 22 natural gas-powered MACK® TerraPro™ Low Entry vehicles, converting its entire fleet to Bulldogs with the alternative-fuel tech[...] MackKremenchug - 17 July 2012 - “AutoKrAZ” has finished developing the fifth generation of Kremenchug trucks by building the all-wheel drive KrAZ Н22.2RX cabover chassis 6x6. This chassis cab offering payload capacity of 21500 ton and gross trailer weight rating of 30000 kg is powered with the YaMZ-6521 6-cylinder engine rated at 362 hp, coupled with the MFZ 430 single disc clutch and the ZF transmission. [...] Source: KrAZMunchen - 16 July 2012 - Successful efficiency truck – the 10,000th MAN TGX EfficientLine - the model for long-haul transport, consistently designed for fuel efficiency, has been on the market [...] Source: MANKremenchug - 16 July 2012 - Public Joint Stock Company “AutoKrAZ” has established the regional hub for promotion of the KrAZ trucks in Southeastern Asia. This is the first such project by “AutoKrAZ” in overseas countries. Within the marketing plan the test and trials of the KrAZ trucks in coal deposit in the island of Sumatra and launching of showroom in Kalimantan will take place in early autumn 2012. [...] Source: KrAZTorino - 13 July 2012 – Iveco has developed a range of new service tools and support packages that it says will help the firm deliver all-round support to commercial vehicle operators nationwide. Many have been developed for heavy trucks due to the high value payloads and the 'just-in-time' nature [...] Transport Engineer IvecoCentral Point - 13 Jul, 2012 - Pape Kenworth - Medford has expanded its operation and relocated to Central Point, Ore., with convenient access to Interstate 5 off Exit 33. [...] Source: KenworthKirkland - 12 July 2012 - The Kenworth Truck Company assembly plant in Renton, Wash., was recently honored with a 2011 Gold Award presented by the King County (Wash.) Industrial Waste KenworthSt. Louis - 11 July 2012 - The St. Louis Regional Airport took delivery of their first new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit this week, an E-ONE Titan Force® 4x4. “This is our first new ARFF unit so we didn’t know what to expect, but from pre-build to final inspection we’ve had a great experience with E-ONEGreensboro - 11 July 2012 - Mack Trucks today launched an iPad and iPhone app for its popular Bulldog Magazine. Available through the Apple iTunes Store, the app can be downloaded free of charge by all iPad and iPhone users. The app provides access to both current and past issues of Bulldog Magazine, a 45,000-circulation quarterly publication published by Mack and enjoyed by customers, employees, retirees, dealers, [...] MackTorino - 10 July 2012 - Transport and distribution specialist Eddie Stobart is putting two Iveco ECOSTRALIS tractor units to the ultimate test within its extensive transport operation. The company, one of the most recognisable and strongest brands in the country, says it will be closely monitoring the performance of the Iveco vehicles over the coming months. The trucks have been named 'Sophie' and 'Lynda Dawn', following a long-established tradition that all Eddie Stobart vehicles be identified [...] Source: NHW Magazine IvecoMinsk - 05 July 2012 - on the “Minsk Automobile Plant,” a presentation of cargo transport MAZ trucks with crane-manipulator manufactured by «Fassi Gpu Spa» (Italy) was held. [...] Source: MAZGaffney – 9 July, 2012 – Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., a longtime leader in developing alternative fuel propulsion chassis, has delivered two of its all-electric MT E-CELL walk-in vans to UPS. UPS will deploy the zero-fuel-usage, zero-emissions vehicles in its fleet serving Laguna Hills, Calif.. [...] Source: FreightlinerMumbai - 05 July 2012 - India's 3 largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer Asia MotorWorks is playing a key role in improving the skills & productivity of truck drivers across India with its 'Driver Training Program'. Since the program began AMW has trained over 25,000 drivers, with 9,000 completing the program [...] AMWStuttgart - 04 July 2012 - At the beginning of the week Daimler presented the new Mercedes-Benz Antos, the first specialist vehicle model series designed for heavy-duty short-radius distribution transportation use. The vehicle will celebrate its public premiere at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover in Sept. Whether put to use for food, heating oil, building materials or municipal transportation applications, with a permissible gross vehicle weight of between 18 and 26 tonnes the Antos is totally at home [...] Source: Mercedes-Benz Kirkland - 02 July 2012 - Kenworth announced it has added nearly 50 more tour stops to the successful Kenworth T680 Road Tour, which kicked off in May. [...] Source: KenworthBeijing - 02 July 2012 - This year JAC defied the downward trend of Chinese commercial vehicles market. From Jan. to May, sales of JAC comm. vehicles have been ranked as top three with 129,600
units, while exports of JAC light trucks still lead Chinese auto. ind.
[...] JAC

Archived Trucks News on May 2012

Ulyanovsk - 31 May 2012 - With a view to stepping up our production and sales of commercial vehicles in Russia, a market with significant sales growth prospects, Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) has decided to increase its stake in Sollers-Isuzu, which Isuzu owns with Sollers (Sollers) and Sojitz Corporation (Sojitz). [...] Source: ISUZUKirkland - 31 May 2012 - The new, aerodynamic Kenworth T680 has begun production at the Kenworth Truck Company assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio. "The beginning of T680 production is a landmark moment for Kenworth, its employees and its dealers.". [...] Source: Kremenchug - 30 May 2012 - “AutoKrAZ”, jointly with its partner Tital, Ukrainian designer and manufacturer of fire-fighting and rescue vehicles and equipment, has taken part in the 5th edition of the Exhibition Integrated Safety and Security -2012 held from May 22 to 25 in All-Russian Exhibition Centre in Moscow. The list of exhibitors included 454 companies from every corner of the world. “AutoKrAZ” has unveiled one of its last novelties, the KrAZ Н23.2 (АC 13-70) water tender designed to carry fire crew members, fire-fighting [...] KrAZKremenchug - 25 May 2012 - “AutoKrAZ” has taken part in International Specialized Exhibition Ecology 2012 held May 23-24 as part of forum Ecology of Industrial Area in the Expo Centre Expodonbass, [...] Source: KrAZKremenchug - 25 May 2012 - The Int'l Exhibition Construction Vehicles and Technologies 2012 will be held in Moscow from 29th May to 2nd June in Crocus-Expo, Moscow Exhibition Centre. The exhibition is one of the most important events held in the territory of Russia dedicated to construction vehicles [...] Source KrAZBellevue - 24 May 2012 - Kenworth Truck Company's first Kenworth K370 cabover was officially presented to the Coca-Cola Refreshments fleet operation in Bellevue, Wash. during a special ceremony. [...] Source: KenworthHiroshima - 24 May 2012 - Mazda Motor announced that sales of the Mazda Titan, a certified low emission vehicle which qualifies for Japan's new eco-car tax reduction program.... (FWD standard cabin model with 3.0-liter diesel engine, flat body, full wide low, 2.0-ton cargo capacity and Deluxe packaging) [...] Source: MazdaKirkland - 22 May 2012 - Kenworth inaugural stop for the Kenworth T680 Road Tour, which features Kenworth's most aerodynamic truck ever. The tour showcases two T680s - in day cab and sleeper configurations - along with a double-expanding, 53-foot T680 tour trailer housing a nearly 1,000 square-foot exhibit. [...] Source: KenworthKirkland - 18 May 2012 - Proper truck maintenance can help reduce downtime and prevent costly repairs on the road. Kenworth PremierCare® is available for heavy and medium duty trucks. [...] Source: KenworthEindhoven - 16 May 2012 - The first locally assembled DAF CF85 came off the production line at CFAO Motors Maroc on Thursday 10 May 2012. This marks the start of the local assembly of DAF trucks by CFAO, which has already been responsible for marketing and sales of DAF trucks in Morocco since 2005. [...] Source: DAFTorino - 15 May 2012 - WABCO has entered into a long-term agreement with IVECO to supply anti-lock braking tech. for IVECO’s platforms of light-& medium-duty trucks produced in Brazil in 2013 Trailer-BodybuildersKirkland - 14 May 2012 - Kenworth Truck Company will showcase four alternative fuel trucks in its booth during the Alternative Clean Transport Expo May 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center [...] Source: KenworthKirkland - 11 May 2012 - Proper air conditioning system maintenance can keep drivers cool and comfortable in their trucks during hot weather and also help to prevent costly KenworthPendleton - 10 May 2012 - Kenworth Sales Company - Pendleton recently hosted a grand opening celebration for its new 10,000-square-foot parts and service facility located near U.S. Interstate 84 two miles southeast of Pendleton, Ore. Nearly 200 people attended the April grand opening, which included a trade show. [...] KenworthTorino - 9 May 2012 - Iveco has launched “Flexi Hire”, a product designed to give heavy truck operators greater flexibility on contract hire terms available from Iveco dealers on specific Stralis models, offering fixed monthly payments over five years, with annual mileages between 100,000 and 180,000 km. [...] Source LogisticsManagerSauk Centre - 08 May 2012 - Expanding its reach west across Minnesota, Rihm Kenworth, one of Kenworth's oldest continually-operating family-owned truck dealers, has opened its fourth location, a 16,000-square-foot full- service dealership in Sauk Centre. [...] Source: Kremenchug - 07 May AutoKrAZ” took part in International Army Equipment Exhibition KADEX-2012 held from 3d to 6th may in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan. [...] Source: KrAZYork, Pa., - 03 May 2012 - Kinard Trucking, started hauling potatoes in 1926 with two trucks. Today, the York, Pa.-based trucking company transports dry goods and commodities throughout the lower 48 states and Canada with a fleet of 200 trucks, mostly Kenworths, and 1,100 vans and specialized trailers. [...] Source: KenworthAsheville - 02 May 2012 - Cooper Kenworth has recently opened an expanded 31,000 square-foot parts and service operation along U.S. Interstate 40 in Asheville, North Carolina.Kirkland - 01 May 2012 - The new Kenworth T680 recently was the special guest star at the "Exotics at Redmond Town Center", a unique automotive event in nearby Redmond, Wash

Archived Trucks News on April 2012

Conover - 30 Apr. 2012 - Siegel founded Tru-Pak Moving Systems in 1960 with one truck and a dream. By 1986, Tru-Pak's int'l fleet was making 40,000 moves per year, relocating families and companies across the U.S & overseas. Today, Conover, N.C.-based Tru-Pak is one of the largest independent moving companies on the East Coast, operating a fleet of 60 late model Kenworths including 16 new T700s with PACCAR [...] Source: KenworthKirkland - 27 Apr. 2012 - Kenworth Truck today announced the initial tour stops for the Kenworth T680 Road Tour, which will visit 100 Kenworth dealers in the United States and Canada throughout [...] Source: KenworthTorino - 27 April 2012 - Iveco is preparing what it claims could be the ultimate fuel-saving heavy truck combination for press evaluation, having paired its Ecostralis 6x2 mid-lift tractor unit with Montracon's latest FST (fuel-saving trailer). Montracon says its tri-axle box van semi-trailer returns fuel savings [...] Source: Transport Eng.Knob - 25 Apr. 2012 - Keith Redden's retirement dream was to start a trucking firm. "I said if I owned six trucks, I could make a living. Now we have 24 trucks, and I enjoy it more every day.". [...] Source: KenworthKremenchug - 23 April 2012 - “АutoKrAZ” in partnership with “UralKrAZAvto”, authorized dealer in Ural Federal District, has taken part in 5th edition of the Specialized Construction & Road Building Vehicles, Equip. & Materials Trade Show held 18—20 April in Yekaterinburg as part of Ural Building Forum [...] Source: KrAZKirkland - 19 Apr. 2012 - MHC Kenworth - Kansas City was named the first recipient of the new Kenworth PACCAR MX Dealer of the Year award for the USA & Canada at the annual Kenworth [...] Source: KenworthKirkland - 18 Apr. 2012 - Rihm Kenworth was named 2011 Kenworth Medium Duty Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Columbus [...] KenworthKirkland - 17 Apr. 2012 - Edmonton Kenworth received the prestigious 2011 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award for the USA & Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Columbus [...] Source: KenworthMunchen - 16 April 2012 - Additional synergies in commercial vehicle and engine production between Europe and Latin America operations. MAN is continuing its expansion in the Latin American market in 2012: the launch of the TGX heavy truck series will see MAN-branded trucks produced in Brazil [...] Source: MANCalgary- 16 Apr. 2012 - For Don Luft, looking back makes it easier to look forward. As an 18-year old, he got his feet wet in the oil and gas well servicing business by driving a Kenworth truck for Nowsco Well Service Ltd. Over the years, his truck took him into some inhospitable areas of the oil fields; [...] Source: KenworthKirkland - 16 Apr. 2012 - Kenworth is hosting a special promotion in the United States that will award prize winners with an all-expenses paid trip for two persons to the Kenworth assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, to test drive the new Kenworth T680™ and tour the plant. [...] Source: KenworthKirkland - 13 Apr. 2012 - Kenworth Truck celebrated the production and delivery of its historic 250,000th Kenworth T800 truck during a special ceremony at the Kenworth assembly plant in Renton [...] Source: KenworthCASPER - 12 Apr. 2012 - Motor Power Kenworth has opened a new, 27,000 square-foot full service dealership in Casper, Wyoming. [...] Source: KenworthKremenchug - 02 April 2012 - AutoKrAZ shipped the trucks to the customer in Rwanda in late March. First delivery to the market of this country took place in late 2011. [...] Source: KrAZ

Archived News on January 2012

January 2012 Trailers News Archives

_Stevens Transport buys 1,200 Utility reefer trailers

__Atkins Jan 20, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced that Stevens Transport has purchased 1,200 Utility 3000R refrigerated trailers. Headquartered in Dallas TX, Stevens Transport operates more than 3,500 Utility refrigerated trailers and 2,000-plus power units across North America. Stevens Transport’s customers include large corporations and big-box retailers. The company has been in business since 1980. Stevens Transport’s 1,200 Utility 3000R refrigerated trailer specifications include US Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay verified aerodynamic black side skirts and an all new decal package to complement the company’s new black, red, and white theme. The recent purchase reinforces the carrier’s growth plans as well as its commitment in providing cleints and drivers with state-of-the-art equipment.... Sources: Refrigerated Transport

_TNT Express tests EcoTail provided by Ephicas ATDynamics partnership

_Houten, 17 January 2012 –TNT Express successfully tested an aerodynamic tail called “EcoTail” on the trailer of one of its trucks, which reduced fuel consumption by 6 percent. Designed by the Dutch company Ephicas together with ATDynamics (USA), EcoTail is a foldable and retractable rear wing attached at the end of the trailer. The five-month trial measured both fuel savings and the usability of the EcoTail by the driver whilst on the road. Over this five month period, a truck with EcoTail travelled daily between Ede and Duiven. Over 6% saving; Resources: Ephicas

_The forwarding Mahlstedt chooses the height-optimised Kögel Mega

___Burtenbach, 17th January 2012, Kögel Mega trailer P55 in Mahlstedt Design, Kögel Mega throat; Kögel Mega: Three metres loading height and just four metres total height. The forwarding company Mahlstedt receives ten Mega trailers for its fleet. The forwarding company Mahlstedt GmbH from Delmenhorst recently took delivery of ten new Kögel Mega trailers. The height-optimised trailers really made a hit on 2 fronts with Mahlstedt: They are not only optimum for carrying out of volume transport, but also comply with the permissible total height of 4 m, with a trailer coupling height of 91 cm, whilst providing an internal load height of 3 m. Source: Kögel

_Featherlite Trailers has won the award for “Best Livestock Trailer Design”

_Wharton, TX, 12 Jan. 2012 – Featherlite Trailers 2011 Best of the Barns awards. The Best of the Barns awards was created last year by Ranch House Designs, an award-winning graphic and web design agency that specializes in marketing for ranchers. The awards are “a way to honor the top businesses in the livestock industry,” according to Rachel Cutrer, Ranch House Designs’ president. “There’s so many businesses that cater to livestock, and they don’t get recognized for the things they contribute,” Cutrer explains. “So we wanted to honor these businesses and let the livestock community recognize the people that help them.” The awards have grown exponentially since their inception. Last year, the awards consisted of 10 categories. Now there are almost 60. Both the nominations and voting are open processes. Featherlite beat out competitors Eby, Elite, Neckover and Wilson to win this award.... Sources: Featherlite Trailers

_McCoy is pleased to announce changes in executive management

_Edmonton, Alberta, 17 Jan 2012 – McCoy Corporation (TSX:MCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of James (Jim) Nowotny as the new Senior Vice President, Drilling & Completions. Mr. Nowotny will replace David Buck as Mr. Buck retires. Replacing Mr. Buck in the role of Senior Vice President, Drilling & Completions is James (Jim) Nowotny. Mr. Nowotny comes to McCoy from Atwood Oceanics, a company engaged in the business of international offshore drilling. Over his 16 years at Atwood, Mr. Nowotny worked in increasing roles of responsibility in the areas of engineering, operations, marketing and business development....... Resources(pdf): McCoy Corporation

_Pfedelbach, GE / Jan. 12, 2012 - With the new "Super Flex" semi-trailer versions, the Pfedelbach-based vehicle manufacturer SCHEUERLE and its sister company NICOLAS from France have developed a new type of semi-trailer with hydraulically movable axles. Along with the standard version, further models such as "double-telescopic" are also available. As the word "flex" in the name "Superflex" clearly indicates, the SCHEUERLE and NICOLAS semi-trailer provides a high degree of flexibility. Thus it is possible for vehicles in single-telescopic version to move the two front axle lines when telescoped between the gooseneck and rear suspension in 500 mm increments. For vehicles with double-telescoping function, the axles can be moved towards the gooseneck as well as to the rear suspension. With this innovation, it is possible to adapt the vehicle to suit the respective position of the payload center of gravity thus ensuring optimum.

_Job Opportunities "people of all ages" at Kentucky Trailer

_Louisville 11 Jan 2012, Kentucky Trailer believes in strengthening tomorrow's modern manufacturing leaders. We encourage people of all ages who are wanting to pursue a successful career to contact Kentucky Trailer. Kentucky Trailer Careers & You - A career at Kentucky Trailer - regardless of facility or department - starts with commitment. From the executive leadership team through the ranks, associates commit to an ethic of hard work and a mission to produce the highest quality product in the industry. Kentucky Trailer, in turn, commits to harboring a family - friendly environment where associates can excel. This atmosphere of mutial respect allows the individual to thrive, as evidenced by many associates who have made a lifetime career with the company. Kentucky Trailer associates work alongside the most talented and knowledgeable people in the trailer ind. Kentucky Trailer

_ANDOVER TRAILERS LAUDED ‘BEST IN BUSINESS’ BY CARDIFF HAULIER

___Andover/Hampshire, 6 Jan 2012, Andover Trailers has been described as ‘best in the business’ by a Cardiff haulier after taking delivery of a tandem axle semi-sloping step frame. All four of Falcon Low Loaders’ trailers have been constructed by Andover Trailers. The trailer has been purpose-built to transport heavy machinery across the United Kingdom and will be based at the company’s depot in Marshfield, near Cardiff. The SFSL 30.5 trailer has been specified with a tandem axle to ensure that it can navigate narrow machinery yards. Peter Pesticcio, owner of Falcon Low Loaders, says: “I bought my first plant trailer from Andover Trailers back in 1986 and have bought nine in total from them.

_"American Ind. Partners is very excited about the purchase of Heil Trailer”

_ATHENS, TN, 4 Jan 2012 - Heil Trailer Int'l, a leading global provider of engineered tank and specialty trailers for a diverse range of end markets including oil and gas and infrastructure, announced today the completion of its carve-out from Dover Corp. & sale to American Industrial Partners. “AIP is very excited about the purchase of Heil Trailer” said Danny Davis of American Industrial Partners. “Heil Trailer’s brand is one of the most respected in the industry and it is well positioned for growth both in North America as well as globally. We believe that AIP will be a value-added partner for the Company going forward.” American Industrial Partners is an operationally oriented middle-market private equity firm that makes control investments in North American-based industrial businesses serving domestic & global markets Heil Trailer

_Heil Chosen by Big Truck Rental For Refuse Rental Fleet

_Chattanooga, Tennessee, 3 Jan 2012 - Big Truck Rental of Tampa, Florida, has chosen Heil Environmental to be the new single provider for its nationwide fleet of refuse rental equipment. Renting is a viable option for many haulers, especially for municipalities. Renting enables haulers to easily start a new collection contract or pick up an additional route without the typical upfront investment of purchasing, among other benefits. If a fleet unit is in for service, a rental truck can help maintain productivity and service levels. Rentals are also an ideal solution for managing emergency storm cleanup, seasonal demands, or other sudden situations where time is of the essence and expansion of service may be temporary. According to Randy Brown, vice president of sales and marketing for Environmental Solutions Group, of which Heil is a part, the rental market segment for refuse equipment is underserved and growing..... (pdf): Heil Environmental